Random House Children's Books
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Mutants take Manhattan (Choose Your Own Adventure)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Mutants take Manhattan (Choose Your Own Adventure)
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ABOUT
Are YOU ready to be a ninja and journey through the dark side of New York City? Join Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Splinter, April O'Neil, and more of the Turtles' classic friends and foes. The decisions YOU make will decide the fates of the characters and lead to unexpected, thrilling, and even dangerous outcomes. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans of all ages will love this radical addition to the Choose Your Own Adventure® series.
When evil attacks, these Turtle boys cut them no slack! Out of the sewers and onto the streets of New York City, the heroes in a half-shell have been bringing the Turtle Power with plenty of pizza and keeping the city safe since their classic animated series in particular ushered in the wave of turtlemania that continues to this day. Cowabunga!
STANDARD, PRIMARY, DM AND VARIANT COVERS
Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.
In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.
The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.
PRODUCT TYPES
Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:
Omnibus
- Large, hardcover collections
- Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
- Typically 800-1000+ pages
- Higher price point, often €100-€150
Oversized Hardcover (OHC)
- Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
- Collect shorter runs or story arcs
- Usually 300-600 pages
- Priced between €30-€50
Hardcover (HC)
- Standard-sized hardcover books
- Collect 6-12 issues typically
- Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
- Priced around €25-€35
Trade Paperback (TP)
- Softcover collections
- Standard comic book size
- Usually collect 4-6 issues
- Most affordable option, typically €15-€25
Other Formats
- Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
- Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
- Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues
The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs